Temporary Landscaper-Elsah

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Temporary Landscaper

Department / Location : Facilities Department, Principia College

Position Type : Full-time temporary, 2-3 month position

Summary : Responsibilities include the maintenance of Principia College landscaping and grounds, minor repair to grounds equipment, and other landscaping tasks to maintain a safe and attractive environment. Landscape personnel must be available for early morning and / or late-night hours when snow or ice is forecast, and for other duties as required. Reports to Supervisor of Landscape and Vehicle Equipment Maintenance, who reports to the Trades Manager.

Who We Are

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

At Principia College, our globally-focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains College grounds and landscaping including, but not limited to : Mowing grass and trimming with power mowers and other power tools; Weeding flower beds, around shrubs and trees, and other areas as needed; Removing dead branches, pruning and maintaining trees, and inspecting trees for damage from pests and disease; Removing trees and shrubs; Raking leaves and grass
• Performs routine maintenance and up-keep on all landscape equipment and tools
• Cleans guttering on academic, dormitory and rental housing buildings
• Maintains streets in the immediate vicinity of the campus
• Maintains parking lots
• Removes ice and snow using power snow blowers, tractors, bobcats, chemical ice melts, truck mounted plows, shovels, walk behind spreaders, and / or ice scrapers
• Assists with removal and disposal of trash and debris; assists with recycling
• Assists with basic vehicle maintenance, as needed
• Provides support and manpower as directed to other Facilities departments

Core Competencies

Special Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting salary range for this position : $17.45- $19.89 hourly, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.